UCLA Communication

2nd Annual Barry A. Sanders Lecture on Communication and the Arts
2018-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Kerri JohnsonChair, UCLA Department of Communicationinvites you to the 2nd annualBarry A. Sanders Lecture on Communication and the ArtsbyYuval SharonFounder and Artistic Director, The Industry2017 MacArthur Fellows Program “Genius Grant” recipientfollowed by a conversation withAlex RossAuthor and Music Critic, The New YorkerWednesday, October 10, 20186:00 p.m.California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)UCLARegistration required; seating is limited.Parking available for $12 in Structure 9About the series: The Barry A. Sanders Lecture on Communication and the Arts is a series of lectures that feature prominent thinkers associated with the arts as performers, visual artists, composers, critics, scientists, and philosophers. The lectures invite them to write and speak about the process and effects of nonverbal communication in the arts. Speakers will discuss how visual, auditory, symbolic, and other forms of expression convey meaning and create dialogue through their work and the work of others.Learn more about Yuval SharonLearn more about The IndustryLearn more about Alex Ross

Hollywood Connection: Building a Network in Entertainment
2019-01-31 12:00 - 14:00
As a student looking to get into the entertainment industry you’ve probably heard “network, network, network!” but you’re not sure what that really means. Most of us are not born networkers. However, practice and preparation will help you develop the skills it takes to effectively network within the Entertainment Industry. Thursday, Jan. 31st 2019 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm at the James West Alumni Center.

Job Ready Application Deadline
2019-02-14 23:45
Job Ready is a virtual career preparation and advancement program that harnesses the expertise and experience of the UCLA Alumni Network. During the winter quarter, Alumni will lead live video sessions where they will provide insight into what recruiters and hiring managers look for when reviewing resumes and cover letters, as well as how to effectively build a network within UCLA and beyond. Through the winter quarter sessions, students will develop and refine job search materials and will be provided with opportunities to practice their professional communication skills. Upon completion of the alumni-led online modules, students will go on to be paired with a successful alumnus in the Spring Quarter for a one-on-one coaching session where they will share the “secrets” of their success and provide professional development coaching and resume critique. Job Ready participants can expect the following from their experience:• Being paired with an Alumni for a one-on-one career coaching session• Live video sessions led by Alumni career experts• Resume, Cover letter and Networking ResourcesApplication Deadline: February, 14th 2019

AudienceX Site Visit
2019-04-17 09:00 - 16:00
Communication Students visit AudienceX to learn more about Careers in Advertising Technology Wednesday, April 17th 2019 from 9:00 am 4:00 pm.

Natalie Kahn Lecture in Communication
2019-04-23 11:00 - 14:30
Kerri JohnsonChair, UCLA Department of Communicationinvites you to theNatalie Kahn Lecture in Communication featuringJudee K. BurgoonProfessor of Communication, Family Studies and Human Development Director of Research for the Center for the Management of Information University of Arizona”Deception and its Detection: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly”Tuesday, April 23, 2019 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. UCLA Rolfe HallRoom 2303AAbout the lecture: For centuries, deception has attracted the interest of poets, scholars and scientists alike to unravel all its intricacies and determine how best to detect it. In this talk I will define what is meant by deception, what motives drive it, what are reliable (and unreliable) verbal and nonverbal indicators, and how new technologies can be harnessed to detect it. I will introduce AVATAR, our Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessment in Real-time and discuss how its multiple sensors are superior to human judgment in detecting deception.About the speaker: Judee K. Burgoon is Professor of Communication, Family Studies and Human Development at the University of Arizona, USA, where she is Director of Research for the Center for the Management of Information. Previously she has served on the faculties of Michigan State University, University of Oklahoma, and University of Florida and was appointed as a Distinguished Scholar at Harvard University. Professor Burgoon has authored or edited 14 books and monographs and over 300 articles, chapters and reviews related to deception, nonverbal and relational communication, interpersonal relationships, communication technologies, and research methods. Her research, which currently centers on deception, trust, interpersonal interaction, and automated detection systems, has garnered over $16 million in extramural funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, National Center for Credibility Assessment, and Gannett Foundation, among others. Her latest research award from the Department of Defense will develop Socio- Cultural Attitudinal Networks. Among her awards and honors, she has been elected as a Distinguished Scholar by the National Communication Association, Fellow of the International Communication Association, and member of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Her research has earned her the NCA Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication, the Steven B. Chaffee Career Achievement Award, and Charles Woolbert Award for Research with Lasting Impact. She has been identified as the most prolific female scholar in the field of communication in the twentieth century.

Partnership UCLA: Alumni in Law Panel
2019-04-24 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us for our upcoming, Life After Degree: UCLA Communication Alumni in Law panel discussion on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00pm at the James West Alumni Center.Connect with UCLA Communication Studies Alumni, who will discuss their professional journey within the field and provide valuable insight into whether a career in law is right for you!RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rd at noon. The panel will feature:Dino Barajas ’90, J.D.Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLPJoan Kessler ’69, JD, Ph.D.Arbitrator, Mediator and Special Master at JAMSaDaniel Mayeda ’79, J.D. ‘82Associate Director, Documentary Film Legal Clinic at University of California, Los Angeles – School of LawModerated by:Kerri L. Johnson, Ph.D.Professor, Departments of Communication and PsychologyDepartment Chair, Department of CommunicationUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Guest Lecture
2019-05-16 11:00 - 12:15
“Beyond the Valley: The Challenges and Promises of a People-Centered Internet”by Ramesh SrinivasanAbstract: The past 20 years have profound the impact is of digital technologies to connect our world. What we may not have expected is how these technologies did not shape ‘connectivity’ but became so central in everyday life. From our economic systems to how we receive news, to how we automate the future, technological intermediaries have interwoven themselves into everyday life, not just in the West but across the world. But in whose image are these forms of connectivity created, and how can we ensure that there is appropriate balance between the values we aspire toward as human-beings with the ways we build and design such systems? This talk will be a sneak preview of some material from Srinivasan’s third book, which is built upon research conducted with leading figures in politics, economics, and culture/across the world. Srinivasan will share insights around how our future is being shaped by the decisions we make with technology right here and now.

NBC Page Program Info Session
2019-05-22 16:00 - 17:00
Please join the Manager of the West Coast NBC Page Program for a virtual Informational Session on the immersive 12-month rotational professional development program.

George Oliver Award Banquet 2019
2019-05-23 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate the 2018-2019 team accomplishments and the bestowing of the Distinguished George Oliver Award.Business casual attire. Food and refreshments will be provided.RSVP Required.For more information on the UCLA Debate Union and how you can get involved, please visit www.ucladebateunion.com.

Alumni Recruiters Mock Interviews for Communication
2019-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Interviewing for a job is a skill. Like all skills, it takes practice. Mock interviews are a great way to gain experience, practice interview skills, receive feedback, and improve performance. Each interview will be 30 minutes and includes specific feedback from an Alumni Recruiter from Warner Bros, Dream Works and Disney. Sign up for an appointment for May 29th 2019.

Partnership UCLA: Women in Sports Media Career Panel
2019-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Women in Sports Media Career PanelPlease join us for a panel featuring inspiring alumnae and friends of UCLA who will share their experiences as women working in sports media, including challenges they have faced and how they’ve stayed resilient in a male-dominated industry. Additional career questions, such as those you submit below, will also be part of the discussion.This free event is open to all years, majors and genders.Wednesday June 5th, 20196-8pm1234 Public Affairs BuildingRSVPPanelists:Nikki Kay ’13Sports Reporter at Spectrum LANicole Labrow ’98Vice President, Partnership Development at Home Team Sports, a division of Fox Sports Media GroupErin McMullen Senior Director, Programming at FOX SportsLindsey Pallares ’13Padres Bilingual Digital Reporter at FOX Sports West, Prime Ticket, FOX Sports San Diego

Undergraduate Newly Admitted Comm Major and Senior Orientation
2019-09-25 10:00 - 14:00
ATTN COMM UNDERGRADS:There will be a Communication Department Orientation on Wednesday, September 25 from 10:00-11:30am (for newly admitted continuing UCLA and transfer students) and 1:00-2:00pm (for seniors) in 1200 Rolfe Hall. It is very important that you attend.Newly Admitted Students: You will be given important information regarding planning your class schedule, learning about the internship program and career possibilities, “Double Majors”, and an explanation of the Department requirements. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the Communication curriculum and its function in completing your Bachelor of Arts Degree.Seniors: All of the above (if you are not familiar with it), and preparing for admission to graduate school, career paths, and planning for graduation (the actual day).

Partnership UCLA: Career Counseling
2019-10-03 12:00 - 2019-12-12 13:30
Partnership UCLA/Alumni Career Programs welcome the opportunity to assist UCLA Communications students in achieving their career goals. To that end, Associate Director of Alumni Career Programs Amanda Raymond will be hosting 15-minute express drop-in hours throughout the quarter on Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:30 p.m. in the Communication Project Room (ROLFE 2310) – first come, first served. Advising Topics:Networking Advice and AssistanceInterview PreparationJob and Internship Search Strategies Resume and Cover letter CritiqueGeneral Career Advice If you are interested in a deeper dive please feel free to contact Amanda Raymond: araymond@partnership.ucla.edu to set up an appointment.

Comm Information Session Nov 13 @ 10am in Perloff 1102
2019-11-13 10:00 - 11:00

3rd Annual Barry A. Sanders Lecture on Communication & the Arts
2019-11-19 18:00 - 21:00
The UCLA Department of Communicationinvites you to the 3rd annualBarry A. Sanders Lecture onCommunication and the ArtsbyBeth MorrisonPresident and Creative Producer, Beth Morrison ProjectsIndie Opera and New Musicfollowed by a conversation withChristopher KoelschPresident and CEO, LA OperaTuesday, November 19, 20196:00 p.m.Reception to followCalifornia NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)UCLARegistration required; seating is limited.Click here to RSVPParking available for $13 in Structure 9 About the series: The Barry A. Sanders Lecture on Communication and the Arts is a series of lectures that feature prominent thinkers associated with the arts as performers, visual artists, composers, critics, scientists, and philosophers. The lectures invite them to write and speak about the process and effects of nonverbal communication in the arts. Speakers will discuss how visual, auditory, symbolic, and other forms of expression convey meaning and create dialogue through their work and the work of others.Learn more about Beth Morrison

Virtual conversations with UCLA experts featuring Professor Kerri Johnson
2020-05-19 15:00 - 16:00

Comm Virtual Information Session - Register here!
2020-11-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Haines 39, Haines 39
Questions about the
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR?
For more information about our program we invite you to attend our
INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, November 18 from 10am-11am
Please REGISTER for the event here to receive Zoom details.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you have any questions please contact Pia Svenson at psvenson@comm.ucla.edu

Chat with the Chair
2020-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
The Department of Communication is excited to invite our undergraduate majors to a special virtual event with Professor Kerri Johnson, Department Chair!

Comm Information Session
2021-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Haines 39, Haines 39
Questions about the UNDERGRADUATE COMMUNICATION MAJOR?
For more information about our program we invite you to attend our quarterly
** INFORMATION SESSION **
Wednesday, November 10 at 10am
in Rolfe 3126
We look forward to seeing you!

Brown Bag Speaker Series: C. Malik Boykin, Ph.D.
2021-12-02 11:00 - 12:00

Comm Brown Bag Talk: Seungbae Kim "Applied Machine Learning: Multi-Modal Graph Neural Network for Social Media Marketing"
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303
Dear Faculty, Students, and Staff,
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Brown Bag talk featuring Seungbae Kim!

When: Thursday, April 21, 11:00
Where: Rolfe 2303A

Dept. of Communication - Information Session
2022-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Haines 39, Haines 39

Comm Brown Bag Talk: Guadalupe (Lupita) Madrigal “We Won’t Give Amnesty to People with Kids”: The Effects of Integration, Family, and Community Cues in Immigration News
2022-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303
Thursday, May 12 @ 11:00

Comm Brown Bag Talk: Silvia Pagliarini
2022-05-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303
Thursday, May 19 @ 11:00

Censorship and the Visual Art in Los Angeles hosted by Professor Paul Von Blum
2022-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Rolfe 1200

Department of Communication Commencement
2022-06-12 10:30 - 13:30

Professor Shimon Edelman, Cornell University: Conscience, conditional cooperation, and the prospects of surviving capitalism
2022-06-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303

Winter 2023 Brown Bag series - Jennifer Whitson, UCLA Anderson School of Management
2023-01-19 11:00 - 12:15 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303
Jennifer Whitson
UCLA Anderson School of Management

Title: Conspiracy Theories and the Search for Structure
Abstract: Conspiracy theories cast disparate or unrelated entities as engaging in concerted, malevolent action. In this talk, I explore antecedents and consequences of beliefs in conspiracy theories. I first present evidence that individual characteristics (i.e., regulatory focus, political identity) and aspects about the environment (i.e., COVID-19 and social media) shape peoples’ receptiveness to conspiratorial beliefs. I then examine a timely consequence of conspiracy theories. Specifically, how COVID-19-related conspiratorial beliefs have had a significant negative impact on the perception of COVID-19 vaccine importance in the U.S.. Finally, I suggest a possible intervention that may help ameliorate the adverse effect of conspiratorial beliefs. In particular, interdependent self-construal may mitigate the relationship between the COVID-19-related conspiratorial beliefs and reduced vaccination rates by increasing the perceived health risks of going unvaccinated. Our intervention differs from previous efforts in that it does not rely on rational persuasion to dissuade people of conspiratorial notions. Instead, we focus on reducing the impact of conspiratorial beliefs by altering the way people think about their existing identities and groups.

Ritwika Vallomparambath Panikkassery Sugasree - Brown Bag Talk
2023-02-09

Jennifer Pan - Brown Bag Talk "Digital Repression"
2023-02-16 11:00 - 23:59 | Comm Conference Room – Rolfe 2303
Abstract: Repression research examines the causes and consequences of actions or policies that are meant to, or actually do, raise the costs of activism, protest, and/or social movement activity. The rise of digital and social media has brought substantial increases in attention to the repression of digital activists and movements and/or to the use of digital tools in repression, which is spread across many disciplines and areas of study. This paper organizes this growing welter of research under the concept of digital repression by expanding a typology that distinguishes actions based on actor type, whether actions are overt or covert, and whether behaviors are shaped by coercion or channeling. This delineation between broadly different forms of digital repression allows us to develop expectations about digital repression, better understand what is “new” about digital repression in terms of explanatory factors, and better understand the consequences of digital repression.
